Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth is urgently confronting the global plastics crisis through inclusive, solutions-focused research and innovation to support the transition to a sustainable plastics future.
From combatting microplastic pollution to supporting the development of more effective plastic policies, we’re putting research into practice to halt the damaging impacts of plastic on our health and the environment — and build a world that is free from plastic pollution.
We aim to coordinate efforts from researchers and innovators across all disciplines to generate impactful outputs and build a globally-relevant community of researchers, governments, non-governmental organisations, businesses and practitioners — all working towards a more sustainable plastics economy.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Plastics policy analysis, support for policy development and decision-making, and evidencing enablers for effective plastics policy.
- Determining the source, fate, impacts and solutions for microplastic pollution
- Environmental, social and human health impacts of plastic pollution
- Transitioning to a circular plastics economy
- Enzyme engineering to breakdown plastic polymers
- Sustainable alternative materials
- Pioneering the use of arts-based methods to engage and research with communities, industry and policy- and decision-makers to find just and sustainable solutions to address plastic pollution
- Sustainable finance for action to tackle plastic pollution
Image credit © James Wakibia
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Muhammad Ali
- Faculty of Technology, School of Civil Engineering & Surveying - Associate Professor in Materials and Environmental Innovation
- Faculty of Business & Law, Revolution Plastics Institute
- Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions
- Portsmouth Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Person: Associate, Academic
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Matthew Anderson
- Faculty of Business & Law, School of Organisations, Systems and People - Senior Lecturer
- Faculty of Business & Law, Revolution Plastics Institute
- Centre for the Advancement of Equality, Gender and Inclusion Studies
- Agile Centre For Equitable Sustainability
- Centre for Blue Governance
Person: Associate, Academic
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Aswathi Asok
- Faculty of Business & Law, Revolution Plastics Institute - Research Associate
Person: Research
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Artificial intelligence enhanced litter pollution mapping: integrating citizen science with geospatial and social data
Rezaei, H., Roberts, K., Arabikhan, F., Fletcher, S., March, A. L. A., Couceiro, F., Bacon, D., Hutchinson, D. & Williams, J., 1 Feb 2026, In: Environmental Modelling & Software. 197, 18 p., 106823.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A study into aspect ratio and the influence of platen restraint on the compressive strength of jute fibre-reinforced compressed earth composites
Ali, M., Cottrell, J. A., Martinson, B. & Lavorato, D., 16 Jan 2026, In: Fibers. 14, 1, 31 p., 13.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effective International Environmental Negotiation Processes | Lessons from the Process to Develop a Plastics Treaty from INC1 through INC5.2
March, A. L. A., Fuller, L., Evans, T. R., Nieminen, L. K., Winton, S. J., Georgiou, G. P., Bowyer, C. & Fletcher, S., 1 Feb 2026, University of Portsmouth. 56 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Student theses
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Frugality and Sustainable Food Behaviours
Iorfa, K. S. (Author), Jack, L. (Supervisor), Stafford, L. (Supervisor) & Bowyer, C. (Supervisor), 7 Nov 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Building capacity for the operationalisation of the Global Plastics Treaty
March, A. (PI), Fletcher, S. (CoI) & Bowyer, C. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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An interdisciplinary approach to reducing plastic pollution: human perception, macaque interactions and arts-based awareness initiatives in South Sulawesi
Romero, T. (PI), Martins, V. (CoI), Proops, L. (Team Member) & Bowyer, C. (Team Member)
1/10/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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SSERG: Sex and Sexuality Education Research Group
Round, M. (PI), Oakley, L. (CoI), Tranchese, A. (Team Member), Marvell, R. (Team Member), Massonnie, J. (Team Member), Hughes, E. (Team Member), Barber, T. (Team Member), Glass, D. (Team Member) & Morris, C. (Team Member)
13/03/24 → …
Project: Research
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Activities
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Impact Hub Ghana
Roberts, K. (Visiting lecturer)
17 Nov 2025 → 22 Nov 2025Activity: Visiting an external organisation types › Visiting an external non-academic organisation
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United Nations Ocean Conference
Evans, T. (Participant), Ferraro, G. (Participant), Quintin, S. (Participant) & Yuan, H. (Participant)
9 Jun 2025 → 13 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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One Ocean Science Congress
Evans, T. (Presented paper), Ferraro, G. (Presented paper) & Tocco, C. (Presented poster)
3 Jun 2025 → 6 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Climate change and plastic - what's the connection?
15/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Plastic vaporising process could recycle bags and bottles indefinitely
29/08/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Donkeys in Kenya are dying with stomachs full of plastic – and other animals are at risk
23/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research cited